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$197,169$185 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

537 1/2 ELM ST

EMMAUS, PA 18049
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,775 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$197K
$184K low$210K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,659 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$100,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18049These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,284 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

537 1/2 Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Older than 82% of homes in Emmaus 18049

What homes are worth in Emmaus 18049

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$182K$819K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Emmaus 18049.

How it measures up in Emmaus 18049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emmaus 18049.

Estimated value$197,169
CheaperTypical $377,300Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,698 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size2,775 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 537 1/2 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmmaus 18049Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,1693% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18517% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²7% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,775 ft²6% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192018% of homes22% of homes

About 537 1/2 Elm St

How much is 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA is $197,169 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $184,408 to $209,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA?

537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA built?

537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA?

537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Emmaus High School (high), rated B+; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA compare to other homes in Emmaus 18049?

Among the 6,715 homes in Emmaus 18049, it is worth more than 3% of them ($197,169 against a typical $377,300), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($185 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,698 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,775 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 7% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 537 1/2 Elm St, Emmaus, PA was $3,659. The county assessed it at $100,900.

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